Doha, Qatar – Al Jazeera has announced a new observational documentary series called Indian Hospital. The 6 x 1 hour series was filmed over four months by two crews inside The Narayana Hrudayalaya, a massive 3000 bed hospital on the outskirts of Bangalore. By following the stories of patients, doctors and nurses, the documentary explores the rich variety of life in modern India through the prism of hospital life. Indian Hospital is executive produced by Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA winning … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera produces new medical doco
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KCA reveals first Favorite Asian Act
Los Angeles – This year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards introduced a new award category – Favorite Asian Act. Hosted by international superstar Will Smith, the awards were broadcast LIVE from Los Angeles where kids’ top choices in TV, movies, music and sports were revealed. Filipino singing sensation Charice captured the inaugural Favorite Asian Act Award over some of the region’s hottest music stars including Korea’s global girl group Wonder Girls, … [Read more...] about KCA reveals first Favorite Asian Act
NGC and Nutopia revisit the 80s
National Geographic Channel (NGC) has began production on The 80’s: The Decade That Made Us (working title), a miniseries that will feature the people, the inventions and the decisions that changed our future, told from the perspective of unknowing history makers who lived these moments. The network is partnering with Nutopia, the creator of megadocs including America The Story of Us, to produce this multi-part series scheduled to premiere on National Geographic Channels globally. … [Read more...] about NGC and Nutopia revisit the 80s
Arnaud Verlhac joins euronews
Lyon, France – Arnaud Verlhac has joined international news channel euronews. Michael Peters, CEO of euronews, appointed Verlhac as Deputy Director of Worldwide Distribution, with the role of developing the channel’s international distribution across all broadcast platforms and in the out-of-home market. Besides strengthening the current contracts, Verlhac is also tasked with launching the channel in new markets, developing its footprint in the United States and Asia, and increasing … [Read more...] about Arnaud Verlhac joins euronews
Nat Geo Wild greenlights new Cesar Millan series
Nat Geo Wild has commissioned the 12-part series Leader of the Pack, hosted by world-renowned dog behaviour expert Cesar Millan. The programme also marks the first global production featuring the TV personality, with episodes filmed in the UK, Italy, Netherlands and Spain. In the new series produced by POWWOW Media Partners, Millan combats the global issue of canine abandonment, giving “unadoptable” dogs a second chance and coaching families from across Europe who are vying for the … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Wild greenlights new Cesar Millan series
News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV
Cannes – New platforms and expanding global markets are driving new blockbuster TV content deals ranging from formats, scripted series and international co-productions to factual and experimental media. With 11,000 executives, including 4,000 buyers from more than 100 territories in town representing all aspects of the new eco-system of the entertainment business, the global transformation of TV was clearly visible at this year’s MIPTV and offered a multitude of new business … [Read more...] about News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV